England cricket legend Alastair Cook announces his retirement from professional cricket which ends a record-breaking career of 20 years. Kook has already taken retirement from Test cricket in 2018, but since then the 28-year-old player has another five more seasons with Essex. In an official statement, the Left-hander Cook said, “It is not easy to say goodbye. Cricket has been so much more than my job.” He continued, “It has allowed me to experience places I never dreamed I would go, be a part of teams that have achieved things I would never have thought possible, and, most importantly, created deep friendships that will last a lifetime.” “From the eight-year-old boy who first played for Wickham Bishops Under-11s to now, I end with a strange feeling of sadness mixed with pride. Above all, I am incredibly happy, ” Cook commented.

Since the end of the County Championship season, Essex had been waiting for this decision from Cook when the group finished at the second spot, behind the champions Surrey. Coach Anthony McGrath said that he hoped the legendary player would stay in the county for a bit longer, but Cook informed Essex that he will be retiring this Thursday evening. “It is the right time for this part of my life to come to an end,” added Cook. “I have always given absolutely everything I possibly could have to be the best player I could be, but now I want to make way for the new generation to take over. “I will never underestimate the privilege I have had to play cricket. I will always be grateful for what the game has given to me. Now, I hope the Bedfordshire Farmers will find space for a has-been ‘all-rounder’ somewhere in their lower order,” Cook continued.

Cook was the England Test captain between 2012 and 2017 who led his team in a total of 59 matches which created a record for the longest run in the history of English cricket, however, this was recently broken by another captain Joe Root. With so many other records broken, Cook ended his fairytale Test cricket run when he was only 33 years old. “Although my England career came to an end in 2018, I remain blown away by the amount of affection I receive from England supporters,” said Cook. “Wherever I have travelled, you have been there with your enthusiasm, kind words and unshakable belief. English cricket really does have the best fans in the world,” he continued.

While talking about his time in Essex, Cook said, “I won’t miss strapping on my pads and facing the new ball, but I will miss being in the Essex changing room.” He continued saying, “When I ended my international career, I had no idea that I would have five more bonus years playing for Essex. I cannot put into words just how much fun we have had during that time.”

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